Overview
Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky is an infectious disease specialist who focuses on serious bacterial and fungal infections as well as complex infections involving bones and joints or surgically implanted hardware. She provides patient consultations in both hospital and clinic settings. She serves as medical director of the UCSF Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Program, which oversees IV antibiotics for patients receiving care at home or a skilled nursing facility. Bystritsky is interested in health care quality improvement and medical education. She also has an interest in antimicrobial stewardship, a term for efforts to optimize the use of antibiotics – and other agents that work against disease-causing organisms – in ways that improve outcomes for patients and combat the development of drug resistance. Bystritsky earned her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed a residency in internal medicine at New York – Presbyterian Hospital, serving as chief resident. She completed her fellowship in infectious diseases at UCSF.
Dr. Bystritsky is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Strep Throat.
Dr. Bystritsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Bystritsky is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky by calling their office at 415-353-2626. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky a top-rated expert for Cellulitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky is classified as an Advanced expert for Cellulitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky specialize in?
While Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cellulitis. You can view a list of Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachel J. Bystritsky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2626 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Bystritsky isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Bystritsky isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Bystritsky isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
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- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Bystritsky isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Bystritsky isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Bystritsky isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Bacterial MeningitisDr. Bystritsky isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Meningitis.
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal OsteomyelitisDr. Bystritsky isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis.
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Bystritsky isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.